Ever wondered if you could get the BlackBerry OS to work on non-BB smartphones, like how you can use Android or Windows Phone on Samsung and HTC devices? Research in Motion (RIM) CEO Thorsten Heins hints in a long interview with German newspaper Die Welt that licensing BlackBerry 10 to other manufacturers is “conceivable.”

During its post-earnings conference call in July last year, Heins debunked rumors of RIM considering partnerships with other OS developers, stating that they will be sticking to the BlackBerry OS. However, as the interview with Die Welt shows, there is a possibility that RIM is considering taking the other route—offering their OS to manufacturers—once it is proven to have potential.

While discussing BlackBerry 10, Die Welt asks Heins if it’s time to make the platform available to other manufacturers. Heins replies, “Before you license the software, you must show that the platform has a large potential. First we have to fulfill our promises. When we bring forth this proof, licensing is also conceivable.” [Original Heins quote in Die Welt was in German; Translated text via SlashGear]

RIM has been hard at work with BlackBerry 10, and promises that the new OS is a “future-proof” platform,” predicted to float RIM’s boat through the next ten years.

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There’s barely two months left to get your holiday gifts in order. With the rush of the season—including deadline buzzer beaters for company shutdowns, more vehicle standstills, greater mall foot traffic, and fleeting daylight—it can be daunting to decide what to give you and yours. Don’t worry. As always, we’ve got your back with our November Holiday Wishlist issue.

We’ve got the scene’s latest toys in our Parade and Wishlist section, all sure to put a smile on the faces of techies and non-techies alike. If you’re looking for something that’s been under the microscope, hop on over to the GadgetsLab and see whether we’d recommend the the Intel Core i5-6600, Adata Premier SP550, HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 3776, Lenovo Yoga Book, Philips 246E7, and LG V20 as sock stuffers. If you’re feeling a bit more generous with your gifts, we also reviewed the Honda City 1.5 E CVT Limited Edition and 2015 Yamaha Bolt in our Mobility pages.

But maybe you don’t want to give physical things. Maybe you believe in experiences. Then check out our coverage of Lyon, France; the Azar video chat app; Deus Ex: Mankind Divided; Gears of War 4; The Ransom Collective musicians; and the Sandaya Yakiniku and Guevarra’s restaurants; just to name a few.

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